The Call of Choulou - Part 2
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While some of the houses in Choulou are abandoned, parts of it are still very much alive. This house looks lovely. We've pretty much reached the top end of Choulou now though, so let's have a look for that cave.
Bus Stop Sign
At the top of the village there was what I presumed to be a bus stop. It had a faded information sign on it. I looked at it to see if it had the cave marked on it, but no such luck. Looking at the map again, I am puzzled as to where it says some of the roads lead to. For instance, it has the road I am on leading to Statos. However, to get to Statos, you first need to drive to Agios Fotios. Yet the map marks a different route to get there.
Mini Gorge
The road to Agios Fotios and Statos leaves Choulou and runs next to a small gorge. According to the map I had found, the cave was on the other side of the gorge, and I would be able to get to it via a side track. I noticed this old ruin too. It seemed an odd place for a building, and was too small for a water mill.
Gorge Bottom
I located the side track and it led me to the bottom of the gorge. I parked the car here and had a look around. It was very overgrown, and there was no sign of a cave.
The Other Side
I didn't fancy driving up the other side of the gorge, so I had a walk. I soon emerged into this field. There was nothing here of interest however, other than some pretty yellow flowers and almond blossom.
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The Call of Choulou - Part 1
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Agios Georgios, Choulou
As you approach Choulou from Letymbou and the Ezousa Valley, you will pass a brown sign on your left indicating that the Church of Agios Georgios is down the next turn. If you have quarter of an hour to spare, drive down the road, at least until you get to the little church, and have a look,
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Let me take you on a journey around the region of Paphos, Cyprus. Starting at Paphos itself, we travel to Akoursos, then Kathikas, Kritou Terra and Simou. We continue past Lasa and Kannaviou, before taking in the delights of Panagia. Getting a bit more adventurous, we visit the abandoned villages of Statos and Agios Fotios, before passing through Choulou, Letymbou and Polemi, and rejoining the main Paphos - Polis road.
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You can do this journey in a day, or you can break it up into chunks. You can also do it in reverse, to get some completely different views. It is entirely up to you.
